By the mid-1960s, Latin-jazz was in rapid transition. Read More
Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium (CBJC) will host an early evening of great jazz by celebrating its 10th year of providing affordable cultural entertainment. Read More
The recently Grammy nominated Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by Maestro Bobby Sanabria honors another Maestro, the legendary composer, arranger Ray Santos on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the School's John C. Borden Auditorium. Read More
This week, NPR Music is streaming the entirety of , the new album by percussionist and band leader Poncho Sanchez. Read More
Part James Brown and Jimmy Castor drum breaks. Read More
Part James Brown and Jimmy Castor drum breaks. Read More
"This young musician and composer is at once reestablishing the artistic, cultural, and social tradition of jazz while creating an entirely new jazz language for the 21st century." Read More
While Ray Barretto's congas have graced more recording sessions than virtually any other conguero of his time, he has also led ... Read the full Ray Barretto bio.